33 episodes
Trial Balloon - Free Version Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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Rise above the political chatter with Trial Balloon, a new podcast from Chris Riback and Taegan Goddard.
This is the free version. The paid version offers more episodes and a private feed. See trialballoon.fm for more information.
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The Bully Pulpit
Trump threatens to prosecute his political rivals... Why even a felony conviction won't upend this race... And does the bully pulpit still exist?
Links we discussed:
Trump Says He Has ‘Every Right’ to Prosecute His RivalsEven a Felony Conviction Likely Won’t Upend This RaceTrump’s Vows Put Rule of Law on the BallotHow Much More Warning Do Voters Need?Democrats Must Make Trump’s Guilty Verdict KnownSome more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter -
Catch and Kill
The Trump trial and the split screen campaign. And Mike Johnson's power is backed by Democrats.
Links we discussed:
The Split Screen for the Next 6 WeeksTrump Is Already TestifyingTrump Is a Pretty Weak StrongmanBeing Stuck in a Courtroom Is Just What Trump Needed Chaos and OppressionSome more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter -
Boxed In On Abortion
Arizona's abortion ruling is a disaster for Trump and Republicans. Stubborn inflation is a problem for Biden and Democrats. Can red states knock Biden off the ballot?
Links we discussed
Trump Flails on AbortionFed May Not Cut Interest Rates This YearRed States Threaten to Keep Biden Off the BallotSome more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter -
Watching Fox News
Does watching Fox News make you less informed? Could the House flip to Democratic control? Does RFK Jr. hurt Biden or Trump more?
Links we discussed
Those Who Don’t Watch Fox Less Likely to Vote for TrumpDemocrats Need to Be Ready If GOP Loses ControlBiden Holds Small Lead NationallyRFK Jr. the SpoilerSome more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter -
Which GOP Candidates Were Worse: 2016 or 2024?
Which set of candidates were worse — 2016 or 2024? What do the polls really say eight months before the election? Does RFK Jr. matter?
Links we discussed
There’s Plenty of Time for Biden to Catch UpDemocracy Dies In Trumpian BoredomWhy RFK Jr. Should Hurt Trump More Than BidenDemocrats Go to War Against Third Party CandidatesSome more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter -
Trumpification
The Trumpification of the Republican Party is now complete.
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Mitch McConnell’s Legacy Is Donald TrumpMitch McConnell Surrenders to TrumpMcConnell to Step Down as GOP LeaderTrump Pushes Steve Daines to Run for Senate GOP LeaderJohn Thune Soft Launches Bid for Senate GOP LeaderCornyn Talked to Trump About Running for Senate LeaderSome more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter